MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau completed their first visits to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sept. 18, 2025. The visit demonstrated the United States’ commitment to...

TUMON, Guam — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivered the keynote address at the Guam Defense Forum on Sept. 17, 2025, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero...

INCHEON, South Korea — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to South Korea to participate in the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Incheon Landing Operation, a pivotal moment in the Korean War on Sept.14, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea...

TOKYO — Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Japan from September 10-13 to participate in the annual Joint-Senior Leaders Seminar with Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self -Defense Forces, and attend Expo 2025, Osaka...

HUA HIN, Thailand – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted the 27th annual senior enlisted leader program during the Chiefs of Defense conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 26-28, 2025...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited various locations throughout Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 25, Aug. 18-20, 2025...

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted Gen. Romeo Brawner, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, for the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) at Camp Smith, Hawaii, Aug. 7-8...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Malaysia on May 28-29, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials, underscoring Malaysia’s importance to the U.S. as a partner and the U.S. commitment to Malaysia and the region...

We are aware of the DPRK’s multiple ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns these actions and calls on the DPRK to refrain from further unlawful and destabilizing acts. While...